词组 | modification |
释义 | modification AC /ˌmɒdəfəˈkeɪʃən, ˌmɒdɪfəˈkeɪʃən $ ˌmɑː-/ noun a change made to something such as a design, plan, or systemadjectives/nouns + modificationa minor/slight/small modification I decided to make a few slight modifications to the report. | They have used the same process for almost 50 years with only minor modifications.a major/important/significant modification We carried out major modifications so he could use his wheelchair in the house.extensive/considerable/substantial modifications (=a lot of changes) The director made extensive modifications to the script. | The existing system needed substantial modification.further modification The design may still need some further modifications.a necessary modification After testing, we will make any necessary modifications.genetic modification (=when the DNA of a living thing is changed) These plants have undergone genetic modification.verbsmake/carry out a modification We’ve made one or two modifications to the original design. | The team made some modifications to the engine before the race.need/require modification Some of the older power stations urgently need modification.undergo modification (=be changed) The policy has undergone considerable modification since it was first introduced.include a modification also incorporate a modification formal I’ve incorporated a few modifications into the new program.prepositionsmodification of sth Modification of the original method produced far better results.a modification to sth The Chancellor made some final modifications to the budget.a modification in sth Production has speeded up as a result of modifications in the process.without/with modification The plough can be fitted to a jeep or truck without extensive modifications. |
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